Press & Sun-Bulletin Shifted Delivery to Postal Service
The Gannett publication has transitioned its Binghamton area distribution to the U.S. Postal Service.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Media
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The Press & Sun-Bulletin, a Gannett publication, has moved its local home delivery service to the U.S. Postal Service. This shift means that newspapers will be transported to the post office for distribution rather than delivered by traditional carriers.
Why it matters
The company stated the change is intended to ensure more reliable delivery for its readership. Subscribers will receive notification by mail regarding how this adjustment will affect their specific service.
Gannett closed its $50 million Johnson City printing plant in June 2018 after it operated for 12 years. The newspaper is currently printed in New Jersey.
The players
Gannett
Gannett is a large American mass media holding company that operates numerous daily newspapers across the United States.
Press & Sun-Bulletin
The Press & Sun-Bulletin is a newspaper serving the Binghamton area that is owned and operated by Gannett.
U.S. Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for providing postal service.
The details
Subscribers may experience shifts in arrival times, with some papers not arriving on the day of publication. Specifically, Sunday editions may be delivered through the mail on Monday.
Timeline
The Johnson City production facility closed in June 2018.
The Ithaca Journal moved to mail-only delivery in December 2021.
The Elmira Star-Gazette switched to postal delivery in July 2023.
The delivery change began for some customers the week of September 21, 2026.
The transition for other remaining subscribers begins on October 5, 2026.
Market Landscape
This transition follows a clear industry pattern of moving regional newspapers to mail-based distribution models. The move aligns the publication with similar recent shifts at the Elmira Star-Gazette and the Ithaca Journal.
Readers should prepare for potential delays in receiving their daily editions as distribution moves to the postal system. Those impacted by the change should monitor their mail for specific delivery instructions.
The takeaway
The transition to postal delivery represents a broader shift in how newspapers manage distribution costs and operational logistics in the digital age. Readers are encouraged to verify their specific delivery expectations through the materials sent by their publisher.
Further reading
Learn more about the local industry at Binghamton Media.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WNBF News Radio 1290 AM & 92.1 FM.
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